Mary McLeod Bethune School No. 45

School Information
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Start Time 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal Time 2:00 p.m.Grade Level PreK-81445 Clifford Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
Phone (585) 325-6945
Email/Text 45info@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/45Principal
Sylvia Cooksey
Assistant Principal
Patricia Brockler
Assistant Principal
Robert Snyder
Parent Contact
Patty Engert
Parent Contact
Leslie Hunter
Board Liaison
Willa Powell
School Chief
Sheela Webster
DASA Coordinator
Robert Snyder
Plans and Reporting
What Every Family Should Know
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Our dedicated and compassionate staff believe in student centered, standards based and social-emotional instruction fostered by relationships and real world connections. Our community embraces high standards and expectations for all. We promote lifelong learning, fostering academic achievement and social/emotional well-being in a safe environment
We are a Leader in Me school that creates well-rounded learners by developing the whole-person and preparing students to become life-ready leaders. Leader in Me unites students, staff, and families around a common goal to prepare students with college, career, and life-readiness skills that are necessary to thrive in today’s ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
We pride ourselves in meeting the needs of all students. We have the Autism Spectrum Disorders Programs at every grade level. This specialized program serves students with autism.
Program Features
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Uniforms Required NoForeign Languages SpanishEnglish Language Learners YesHonors/Enrichment Classes YesEarly Literacy Program YesChorus YesBand/Orchestra YesInstrumental Music Lessons YesSports YesStep Teams YesExtended/Expanded Day NoSaturday School NoOn-Site After-School Care YesSummer Programs YesBusiness/College/Faith Partnerships Center for Youth, Boys and Girls Club, G2, Memorial Art Gallery, BlackFem, Inc., Genesee Mental Health
Unique Features
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- Free after-school programming at the Boys and Girls Club onsite.
- Daily Leadership block in grades K-6 and Advisory block in grades 7-8.
- Additional ELA and math support provided in grades K-8.
- Leadership hour in every grade.
- Leader in Me schoolwide programming promoting The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Children.
- Individualized student goal setting.
- Student-led conferencing.
- Peer Mediators trained by Center for Dispute Settlement
- Daily advisory and individualized support team time every other day in grades 7-8.
- Unique Autism programming for students with ASD
- This school is currently a Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) Schools by the New York State Education Department.